The first time San Diego attempted to prosecute Jovan Jackson, in 2009, the Navy vet and former operator of the Answerdam medical cannabis collective won a full acquittal on all charges. The jury actually scolded prosecutor Chris Lindbergh for bringing such a misguided case to court.

The days of the “wild west” for medical marijuana dispensaries may be coming to a close in the City of Los Angeles. The L.A. City Attorney’s office has begun sending misdemeanor complaints to the owners, operators, and landlords of clubs ineligible to stay open under the city’s voter-approved medical marijuana regulations, called Measure D.

Multiple asset forfeiture cases filed by the federal government against landlords of medical marijuana dispensaries were dismissed this week. The landlords, represented by California attorney Matthew Pappas, had been fighting the government's forfeiture cases for just over a year. "This is an important step in the civil rights battle being fought by seriously ill Californians who have been recommended medical marijuana by their doctors," said Pappas.

Events

Americans for Safe Access and San Francisco Bulls Hockey have teamed up to offer Safe Access Night at the Cow Palace. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to ASA, so come join other advocates for a night of hard hitting hockey!

Take Action

San Diego District Attorney and anti-medical cannabis crusader Bonnie Dumanis wants to put a patient-provider on trial for the third time. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) needs your help to stop this unnecessary prosecution and to keep fighting for patients’ rights statewide.

San Diego District Attorney and anti-medical cannabis crusader Bonnie Dumanis wants to put a patient-provider on trial for the third time. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) needs your help to stop this unnecessary prosecution and to keep fighting for patients’ rights statewide. - See more at: http://www.safeaccessnow.org/help_us_stop_the_3rd_prosecution_of_jovan_jackson?utm_source=americansforsafeaccess&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=jovan_jackson_3#sthash.I3560hul.dpuf

San Diego District Attorney and anti-medical cannabis crusader Bonnie Dumanis wants to put a patient-provider on trial for the third time. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) needs your help to stop this unnecessary prosecution and to keep fighting for patients’ rights statewide. - See more at: http://www.safeaccessnow.org/help_us_stop_the_3rd_prosecution_of_jovan_jackson?utm_source=americansforsafeaccess&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=jovan_jackson_3#sthash.I3560hul.dpuf

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